Best Vegan Ice Cream in New York City
New York City scores 88/100 on our vegan city index. Excellent menu labeling. We ranked 28 restaurants by how good their vegan ice cream actually is — based on review analysis, dish mentions, and community feedback. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream takes the #1 spot.
#1 Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.8★.
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#9 Sugar Hill Creamery
#10 Anita Gelato
#11 Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
#12 Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream
#13 Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
#14 Matchaful
#15 Gelatoville
#16 Anita La Mamma del Gelato
#17 Davey's Ice Cream
#18 Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
#19 Soft Swerve
#20 Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
#21 Venchi - 7th Ave
#22 Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
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#24 Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Upper East Side
#25 Amorino Gelato - New York Times Square
#26 Ollie's Ice Cream + Stuff
#27 Salt & Straw
#28 Salt & Straw - Upper West Side
What do the letter grades mean?
Each restaurant gets a Vegan Friendliness grade from A to E. It tells you how easy it is to eat vegan there — before you go.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the best vegan ice cream in New York City?
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream tops our ranking for the best vegan ice cream in New York City. We analyzed 28 restaurants serving vegan ice cream in New York City, ranking them by dish quality based on review analysis and community feedback.
How many restaurants serve vegan ice cream in New York City?
We found 28 restaurants serving quality vegan ice cream in New York City. The average Spinach rating across these venues is 4.4 out of 5.0.
What makes New York City good for vegan ice cream?
New York City stands out for excellent menu labeling. The vegan scene in New York City runs at a comfortable, unhurried pace—great for casual dining any day of the week. All 28 ranked restaurants score well on our Vegan Friendliness Index.
